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The QuickVue Influenza A+B Test detects and differentiates influenza type A and type B antigens directly from nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasal wash and/or nasal aspirate specimens. A single sample can be used to run both the QuickVue Influenza A+B Test and QuickVue RSV 10 Test.

Features and Benefits

• Dipstick: Easy to use, approx. 30 seconds to 1 minute hands-on time
• Results in 10 minutes: Test and treat in the same office visit
• One reagent: Fewer steps, easy to perform, requires minimal training
• Two-color result: Easy to read and interpret
• Pictorial Procedure Card: Clear and simple illustrations to guide the flu test procedure
• All components included in kit: Ready to use, no need for additional equipment
• Internal controls included: Provides verification of test strip functional integrity, increasing confidence in results
• External controls included: Facilitates internal laboratory quality control
• Room temperature storage: No refrigerator space needed. No need to wait for reagents to warm up. Rapid influenza A+B tests can be run immediately as needed

Materials Included

• (25) Individually Packed Test Strips
• (25) Reagent Solutions
• (25) Reagent Tubes
• (25) Disposable Pipettes
• (25) Sterile Nasal Swabs
• (1) Positive Influenza Type A Control Swab
• (1) Positive Influenza Type B Control Swab
• (1) Negative Control Swab
• (1) Package Insert
• (1) Procedure Card

Technical Specifications

• Sample Type: Nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasal aspirate/nasal wash
• Time to results: 10 minutes or less
• Room temperature: 15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F
• Internal controls: Positive and negative included
• External controls: Positive and negative included
• Sensitivity:
  • A: 94%, B: 70% - Nasal swab
  • A: 83%, B: 62% - Nasopharyngeal swab
  • A: 77%, B: 82% - Nasal aspirate/nasal wash
• Specificity:
  • A: 90%, B: 97% - Nasal swab
  • A: 89%, B: 98% - Nasopharyngeal swab
  • A: 99%, B: 99% - Nasal aspirate/nasal wash
• PPV
  • A: 62%, B: 82% - Nasal swab
  • A: 67%, B: 80% - Nasopharyngeal swab
  • A: 91%, B: 90% - Nasal aspirate/nasal wash
• NPV
  • A: 99%, B: 94% - Nasal swab
  • A: 95%, B: 95% - Nasopharyngeal swab
  • A: 96%, B: 97% - Nasal aspirate/nasal wash
• Overall accuracy
  • A: 91%, B: 93% - Nasal swab
  • A: 88%, B: 94% - Nasopharyngeal swab
  • A: 95%, B: 96% - Nasal aspirate/nasal wash
• Shelf Life
  • 24 months from date of manufacture